Every summer I enjoy watching America’s Got Talent with my family.
This week a new contestant caught my attention. Lavender Darcangelo is such a talented singer. She is also blind and autistic.
Shows like this giving members of the autistic community an opportunity to showcase their talents is so important. I am able to sit with my 8 year old autistic child and he can see neurodiverse people like him on television. On the flip side, neurotypical people all over this country are able to see a member of the autism community and get a glimpse of what they are capable of.
I know I’ll be tuning in this season to see how far Lavender can go in America’s Got Talent, will you?
Blind, Autistic ‘America’s Got Talent’ Singer Earns Golden Buzzer: Watch – Billboard